Home Water Filtration in Addison, Explained Before We Start
Our first step is finding out what is actually in your water. Depending on the results, that could lead to whole-house carbon filtration for chlorine taste, an under-sink reverse osmosis unit for drinking water, an iron and sediment system for staining, or a softener if hardness numbers call for one. Homeowners in Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch see every option and cost factor in writing first.
How a Job Runs, Start to Finish
From the first call to the last cleanup, you always know what is happening next.
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A quick phone conversation
Tell us what is bothering you about your water: taste, smell, spots on fixtures or questions about old pipes. We set a time to visit.
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Testing and a look at your plumbing
We test your water and check where a system would go. If a result calls for an outside lab, we explain why and send the sample off.
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Your written quote
You get the recommended option, any alternatives and each cost factor in writing. Take your time, and ask anything.
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Installation day
We protect the floors, shut off the water, install and connect the system, then flush and test it. Most residential installs finish in a single visit.
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Walkthrough and upkeep plan
Before we go, we show you how the system works and when the next filter change is due.
Water Filtration Services for Your Home
Most homes do not need every system on the market. We start with water testing, then match the fix to what we actually find, from a single under-sink reverse osmosis unit to whole-house carbon filtration at the main line. If iron staining or grit is the problem, iron and sediment filtration handles it, and we only suggest a water softener after a hardness test shows it is worth it. After installation, our filter replacement and maintenance service handles cartridge and membrane changes on schedule, so the system keeps doing its job.
Water testing
We test your tap water for chlorine, iron, hardness and lead, then explain the results in writing before recommending anything.
Whole-house carbon filtration
A carbon system at your main line that takes the chlorine taste and smell out of every faucet and shower, quoted in writing before we start.
Iron and sediment filtration
Filters that catch rust, grit and pipe scale at the main line, sized from a water test and quoted in writing before we start.
Water softeners
We test your water's hardness first, then size and install a softener only if the numbers show your home will benefit.
Under-sink reverse osmosis
A compact RO unit under your kitchen sink that feeds its own faucet, so drinking and cooking water tastes clean, with every part and labor cost listed before we start.
Filter replacement and maintenance
Cartridge changes, housing cleaning, seal replacement and reverse osmosis checks for the filters already in your home, with the parts listed in writing first.
Why Homeowners Call Us First
Buying water treatment can feel like a sales pitch with a tape measure. We work differently as an NSF certified company, and it shows in how a visit actually runs.
- A test comes before a recommendation
- We look at what is in your water before suggesting equipment. If the results say you only need a drinking water filter, that is what we tell you.
- Every line written out
- Your quote lists the system, the parts, the plumbing work and the labor as separate lines. You can compare it, ask about any item and decide on your own time.
- Nothing added at the install
- The job we do is the job on the paper. If we open a cabinet or a wall and find something that changes the scope, we stop, show you, and put the change in writing before going further.
- Your home treated with care
- We lay down floor protection, keep the work area tidy and haul away packaging and old parts. The water is back on and tested before we leave.
- Straight answers on upkeep
- We tell you up front how often filters and membranes need changing and roughly what that involves, so the ongoing cost is never a surprise later.
About Water Filtration Addison
Water Filtration Addison is a family-owned business working with homeowners across Addison, Texas and the nearby towns. The idea behind it is simple: you should know what is in your water and what a fix will cost before anyone drills a hole or hooks up a tank.
City water here is treated and regulated, and for many homes it is already in good shape. What people usually want is better-tasting water, less chlorine smell in the shower, or extra confidence about what older plumbing may add. We help with those concerns honestly, without scare tactics, and we are glad to tell you when you do not need a thing. That approach has earned us 4.9 stars across 325 Google reviews and BBB accreditation.
- In business
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- Warranty
- Lifetime warranty on the majority of parts
- Certifications
- NSF certified
Areas We Serve
We are based in Addison and work in homes across the surrounding area, including Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell and The Colony. To the east and south we serve Richardson, Garland, Irving, University Park and Highland Park, and we head north into Plano as well.
- Addison
- Carrollton
- Farmers Branch
- Plano
- Richardson
- The Colony
- Coppell
- University Park
- Highland Park
- Irving
- Garland
If you are unsure whether your street falls in our range, ask when you call and we will tell you plainly. Our Service Areas page lists the full region.
Common Questions From Homeowners
- Is it unsafe to drink my tap water?
- Usually not. Public utilities test on a regular schedule and put out an annual water quality report you can look up. Filtration mostly addresses taste, smell and what aging pipes in the house might contribute, not an emergency. A test tells you what is true for your home.
- Can a filter remove the chlorine taste and smell?
- Yes, activated carbon handles that very well. A whole-house carbon system covers every faucet and shower, and an under-sink unit covers only drinking water. We help you choose based on what you care about most.
- My plumbing is old. Is lead a concern?
- Lead tends to come from aging pipes, solder or fixtures in the house, not from the city's supply. Testing is where to start. If lead turns up, an under-sink reverse osmosis system is a strong option for the water you drink and cook with.
- Should I get a water softener?
- Possibly not. We suggest one only when a hardness test shows your water is hard enough to leave real scale on fixtures and appliances. If the numbers fall short, we will tell you.
- What does your written quote include?
- Once we have tested and seen your plumbing, we list the system, parts, plumbing work and labor on separate lines. That is the price for the work described. If something changes after we start, we explain it and revise the quote in writing before continuing.
- How often do filters need changing?
- Sediment cartridges usually need changing first, carbon media holds up longer, and RO membranes last the longest. The exact timing depends on your system and how many people in the house use water. Our filter replacement and maintenance service can track the schedule and do the changes for you.
- How long is an install, and will the water be off?
- An under-sink unit is often a couple of hours of work. A whole-house system usually takes most of a day. The water is shut off only while we tie into the line, and we let you know the timing ahead of time.
What Sets the Price of Water Filtration
Neighbors on the same street can end up with very different systems. Your price comes from your test results and the layout of your plumbing. These are the things that change it, and each one is written down before you make a choice.
We quote after seeing your home and your water, with each item priced on its own line. Nothing goes in until you have read the quote and agreed to it. Free installation is included, along with a lifetime warranty on the majority of parts.
- Your test results
- Chlorine taste needs different equipment than iron stains or lead from aging pipes. The results pick the equipment, and equipment is the largest share of the price.
- One faucet or every faucet
- An under-sink reverse osmosis unit covers drinking and cooking water at a single tap. A whole-house system covers every faucet and shower, so it is bigger and needs more plumbing work.
- Location of the main line
- A main shutoff that is easy to get to in a garage keeps labor low. Cramped closets, slab plumbing or a line that has to be rerouted take longer, and we write that down before you agree to anything.
- How much water you use
- Extra bathrooms and people mean more flow. We size the system so pressure stays steady with the shower and dishwasher going at once.
- State of your current plumbing
- A corroded fitting or aging shutoff valve may have to be replaced before a system can be connected safely. We flag these during the visit rather than on install day.
- Filter costs over time
- Carbon media, sediment cartridges and RO membranes each need replacing on a different schedule. We list the expected intervals so you can factor in long-term cost as well.
Find Out What Your Water Needs
Start with a conversation and a test. You will get a clear, itemized price and an honest recommendation, even if that recommendation is to change nothing.